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Have you ever considered what sermon would be the last one you will hear? It’s not a matter of if you will hear it, but when. Dechamps boldly declares, “We are all living in the last days.” He asserts that it’s much more about our own “last days” than a global end of the world scenario. This profound guide challenges our comfortable notions of security amidst the complexities of our world.

In Point Man Ministries we have a patch that says, "not all wounds are visible". It is a sobering reminder of the internal damage often suffered by combat veterans and others with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I've had a story to tell from the moment I stepped back onto American soil in 1970 after serving in Vietnam for a year, but it took 50 years for that story to find the right words, and for those words to find their voice. My time in Vietnam ended in 1970, but I carried my experiences home with me like a heavy backpack full of unprocessed emotion.

Hi, I'm Jerry Baseball, and I coached two seasons of tee-ball, one season with each of my sons. Coaching T-Ball is the template I would use if I coached another season. Coaching T-Ball covers these topics in as few lines as possible. So, sign up to coach, or thank your spouse for signing you up without telling you, spend 30 minutes listening to this audiobook, and prepare to have the time of your life.

On the outside, it looked like Mike Hardy had it together. Little did his family and friends know, he was part of one of the largest drug operations of its time in Tennessee. Mike surrendered to the Almighty just before his past caught up to him and he landed in prison. But in prison, God’s best work was accomplished in him and he was forever changed. In Pursuit of the Promised Land walks listeners through the choices they make in life and how they can pursue the Promised Land paved out for them by God.

“The Night Quiet” was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Childhood Classic. This story plays an integral role in assisting the Child from being actively awake to falling gently asleep. It has a melodious rhythm, carries a tune, and lulls the mind into restorative sleep.

"Sound Doctrine II" is a book that focuses on the importance of understanding and adhering to traditional Christian teachings and beliefs. It emphasizes the need for Christians to have a solid foundation in the fundamentals of their faith in order to effectively live out their beliefs and share them with others.

In this story the child is invited on a journey to the Arctic where the Animal Kingdom there enhances the adventure. The child will naturally engage with the immediate introduction to the main character, Teddy. “The Bear Teddy” offers a standing invitation to the Child. The Child will observe that there is inspiration to be found in the natural world around them and in far-off distant lands.

Your crisis did not take God by surprise - what if he sent you to transform the situation with anointed solutions to the world’s problems? Your destiny is so much more than personal fulfillment or living your dream. Your destiny is about bringing Heaven to Earth; it’s about advancing the kingdom of God, and about exercising dominion over creation. You are a divine answer! Rich Miller helps you assess and acknowledge the season you are in and view it from a fresh perspective. What are you trying to accomplish that is not productive in this season?

Have you ever felt the undeniable pull of something greater in your relationship with God, an uncharted territory beyond the boundaries of your own experiences? It's as though the abundance of life promised by Jesus hovers just beyond your grasp, a reality waiting to be fully embraced. In the quiet moments of reflection, you've sensed the echoes of a profound trutha life infused with the richness of His love and wisdom, a life lived in harmony with the Father's purpose. Yet, it has often felt like a distant shore, an uncharted path where your feet have hesitated to tread.

China is setting an example for the US - and the world - to follow. We should all take note. China has been able to manage the difficult task of reducing pollution without slowing down economic growth. What can the US take away from China’s unique experience? Although the world often pits the US against China, when it comes to saving the planet, any progress by any country in reducing emissions is good for everyone. China has presided over the fastest industrialization and the fastest cleanup in history - it is worth taking a closer look to see how we can do better.

In this story the child is invited on a journey where blocks are the destination. Block play is such an incredible opportunity for children to learn on so many levels that the author felt a book dedicated just to them was important. “The Blocks Building” offers a standing invitation to the child. The child will be invited to explore why blocks are so engaging and perfect for the world of pretend. Block play is about freedom of thought, choice, and unknown outcomes.

When I was an assistant coach, some coaches treated machine pitch as another ho-hum year of t-ball, and other coaches treated machine pitch like the high school sectional championships. When I took over as head coach, I aimed to split the middle and shepherd the players from the lower stakes of t-ball to the higher stakes of Little League. So, I experimented with every aspect of coaching a machine pitch team throughout the season. Even though I was constantly tweaking things, we played better than most opposing teams. If any team looked better than us, I focused on closing the gap.

“The Tail Fairy” was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book Four of Kelly Anne Manuel’s Essentials Series. In this story, the Child is invited on a humorous journey to experience an entirely fresh and new approach to the traditional fairy tale. The animal kingdom is pivotal in demonstrating diverse layers of support to aid in child development.

“THE STILL BEE” was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book Nine of Kelly Anne Manuel’s Essentials Series. In this story, the Child is invited on a journey with the narrator to study bees with a different lens. It a is fun and light-hearted story of a narrator who is curious about what goes on in the mind of a bee. “The Still Bee” offers a standing invitation to the Child. The Child will learn that they can actively engage with literature that is also entertaining.

“The Boots Rain” was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book One of Kelly Anne Manuel’s Rainbow’s End Series. In this story the Child is invited on a journey to experience an entirely new event that the narrator is so eager to share. The narrator describes this fictitious occurrence with such wonder, amazement and vigor, that the Child will naturally join in for the fun.

In this story the Child is invited on a fantastical journey to their local library. The adventure that the library offers is brought to life in this story. Magic, creativity, and imagination, are a few elements embodied by libraries and they are celebrated in this book.

In this story the child is invited on a journey where packing an imaginary suit case brings new meaning and adventure. It is a game for the child to engage in with “Pretend” as a character who is always available to join them. “The Case Suit” offers a standing invitation to the child. The child will be invited to investigate what the narrator chooses to pack and travel with to any destination imagination can create. The destination is open-ended so the child will participate with curiosity and play.

In this story the child is invited on a journey where inner strength reigns supreme and shines through all fear, doubt, and concern. “The There Barely” offers a standing invitation to the child. The hunt is the beginning of an adventure that the child will naturally join in pursuit. The Child will be fascinated with the opportunity to see themselves as the strong, independent and fierce individual that they are. The child will learn that there is always hope, light, and support for them in their own internal Self.

In this story the child is invited on a journey into space when the narrator is unable to sleep during the night. An interesting character known as the Tinker Sleep is introduced towards the end of the book and has been created to personify slumber. "The Tinker Sleep" offers a standing invitation to the child. The child will learn that if their sleep is interrupted, just writing it down on paper can be helpful. They can use a journal, diary, notebook or pad as a temporary tool to find their way back to sleep.

In this story the child is invited on a journey to a town where there is a last snow. The season of winter is fully embraced as a strong element to demonstrate the natural occurrences of endings and beginnings. This book is designed to support the child who is learning how to cope with the emotions that accompany endings. "The Snow Last” offers a standing invitation to the child. Journey to the tail of a rainbow's end and see what seasonal adventures await. In "The Snow Last" the child will experience a place where an end is a reality.